People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

If speakingis silver, then listening is gold.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.